ICO & Blockchain. Our ICO & Blockchain practice focuses on navigating blockchain startups, developers, FinTech firms through state and U.S. federal securities, tax and consumer protection laws in connection with the development and launch of new virtual tokens.

International Private Client. Our International Private Client Practice focuses on serving high net-worth individuals, family-owned businesses, trusts, personal investment vehicles and family offices with diverse sources of wealth and in diverse industries.

For international clients, we design optimal legal and tax structures for their inbound investments in the U.S., provide pre-immigration advice and re-structuring, and consult on various issues related to FATCA, FIRPTA, CRS compliance, PFIC rules, CFC rules, international tax treaties, cross-border transactions and real estate matters.

WHY TURN TO OUR FIRM?

Stellar Service. We place a strong emphasis on providing unparalleled customer service and delivering high-quality work product. We are always available for our clients.

Global Reach. From our base in New York City, we help our clients close deals, protect their assets and achieve their personal and business goals around the globe.

Experience. We have the expertise, experience and resources to develop and implement practical and effective solutions for our clients.

Commitment. Our focus is to help our clients advance their interests. We know when our clients achieve their personal and business goals, our success follows.

Custom Solutions. We provide customized legal solutions to fit the unique needs of every client we represent. We take time to understand your business and personal objectives.

Impressive Network. We help you build strategic alliances and have access to unparalleled network of advisors, consultants and investors.

ATTORNEYS' EXPERIENCE

Real Estate Development Blockchain Startup

Advised real estate development blockchain startup from UAE regarding a pre-ICO sale in the U.S. and compliance with SEC rules and regulations

Due Diligence and Feasibility of Building a Methanol Production Facility

Analyzed feasibility of a project involving dry natural gas to methanol production plant in Marcellus Shale taking advantage of the cheap stranded shale gas available in the area and limited regional competition

Pre-immigration Planning and Re-structuring

Represented a leading global gold retailer in connection with the owner’s plans to relocate to the U.S., including analyzing current global business operations and personal assets and designing an optimized tax and corporate structure to minimize US tax consequences

Acquisition of Development Lot in Miami

Represented as co-counsel a developer in acquisition of $21M development lot on the Indian Creek Compound, Miami, FL

Delaware Dynasty Trust to Purchase and Hold Investment Real Estate

Represented as co-counsel a foreign investor in connection with setting-up a Delaware Dynasty Trust for asset protection purposes and for purchasing and holding investment real estate in New York

Irrevocable Trust to Hold Real Estate

Represented as co-counsel a foreign investor in setting up an irrevocable trust in New York for purchasing and holding real estate in Manhattan for the benefit of the investor’s family

ICO for Blockchain Based Gaming Platform

Represented a blockchain based gaming platform in connection with structuring Regulation D and S offerings, including full review of the project, drafting a private placement memorandum and purchase agreement to launch the sale, guidance through the process of verifying U.S. accredited investors and completing KYC/AML checks, and filing form D with the SEC.

Exemptions from registration with SEC during ICO

Advised ICO team regarding SEC registration requirements and available exemptions, including the limitations on the amount of investment, advertising and solicitation, investors’ requirements, necessary provisions for the whitepaper and necessary federal and state filing requirements

Pre-VC Funding Restructuring and Conversion of a Successful Start-up

Represented a successful tech start-up in connection with converting an existing NJ LLC into DE corporation with super-voting stock for founders and non-voting restricted stock for employees

Two-tier Maltese Operating Structure

Represented a client in connection with planned relocation to the U.S. and designed a two-tier Maltese operating structure in order to defer U.S. income taxation and ensure preferred dividend distribution rates

U.S. Inbound Investment in Commercial Development Project

Represented a foreign private fund in connection with the corporate and tax structuring of their investment in commercial real estate project in NYC utilizing beneficial tax treaty provisions, and combination and debt and equity

Super Yacht Incident and Insurance Coverage

Successfully advised the owner and coordinated the inspection, claim coverage and repair process for a luxury yacht following accident at sea

Retail Condo Purchase and Financing

Assisted a foreign client with obtaining financing for the purchase of $5.75M retail condominium unit in Downtown, Manhattan

Sale of Multi-Family Building and Partner Buy-Out

Successfully represented a client in the sale of a mixed-use building in Midtown, Manhattan and the buy-out of his partner’s ownership interest in the building

Importation and Registration of High-Performance Car

Assisted a client in importing a luxury high-performance car from Middle East to the United States to operate on the U.S. roads

Advantages and Limitations of SAFT framework

Advised a client during preparation for a token pre-sale on the advantages and limitations of the SAFT framework, including possible removal of restrictions on future re-sale or tokens

Commercial Loan Secured by a Building

Represented a borrower in $10M commercial loan transaction secured by an office building in Florida

Purchase Price Adjustment Dispute

Advised a leading healthcare advertising and marketing agency in its post-acquisition $1.8M purchase price adjustment dispute

Acquisition and Development of EPA’s Superfund Site in Connecticut

Represented as co-counsel a developer in a $50M project involving acquisition of the EPA’s Superfund site in CT for developing 100,000 SF retail store

Reverse 1031-Exchange

Advised a foreign client on structuring a reverse 1031-exchange for the sale of $5M mixed-use property in Midtown Manhattan

Luxury Estate Lease in Greenwich, CT

Represented as co-counsel a member of a royal family in drafting and negotiating the lease for a residential property in Greenwich, CT

Holdings Restructuring and Cayman Star Trust

Represented a foreign client in restructuring of business holdings and contributing all interest in business to a Cayman Star trust

U.S. Inbound Operating Structure

Advised Ukrainian-based water filtration company in connection with U.S. market entry, and establishing production facility and operations in the U.S.

ICO for B2B / B2C Blockchain Freelance Platform

Represented B2B / B2C blockchain freelance platform in the process of raising capital through Regulation D and S offerings to U.S. and non-U.S. investors, including review and analysis of the white paper and the project, preparation of the private placement memorandum (PPM), subscription agreements, guidance regarding the process of investor accreditation as well as AML/KYC checks, and filing Form D with the SEC.

Close-Ended Asset Based Fund

Coordinated creation of legal, marketing and business documentation for a fancy color diamond fund (master feeder structure) focused on enhancing value of an existing collection of rare color diamonds and acquiring new diamonds

Structuring and Launching of Crowdfunding Platform

Assisted a client with structuring and launching health technology crowdfunding platform, including guiding the client through several rounds of capital raise

ICO Team and Process Due Diligence

Advised prospective investors regarding ICO participation, including team due diligence, whitepaper review and review of the escrow provisions

Trust and Asset Restructuring

Assisted with restructuring of client’s existing holdings (real estate, fine art and collectibles), including review of insurance policies and negotiations with underwriters to cover gaps and additional risks

ICO for Decentralized Crypto Exchange

Represented a decentralized crypto exchange platform and advised the company regarding the process of raising capital in the U.S. through SEC Regulation A+ and D offerings, including money transmitting licenses in all 50 states, preparation of all necessary offering documents to launch token sale in the U.S.

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